Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Rochester, United States Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH

We are currently searching for a talented Administrative Assistant to join and grow with our Administration team

At SEH, our Administrative team is involved in a wide variety of support functions to ensure the company’s daily operations are on task and running smoothly. This group is key to providing organizational support to leadership as they manage their teams in maintaining operational goals and driving sustainable growth. As a part of this team, your ability to assess and prioritize information, be deadline driven and flexible will positively impact the overall success of the organization.

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

  • "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox" – GIS Analyst
  • "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
  • "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying" – Sr Financial Analyst
  • "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning" – Civil Engineer
  • "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

  • Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
  • Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
  • Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
  • Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
  • Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
  • Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

  • Providing support to professional and technical staff by performing a variety of administrative duties
  • Word processing, managing spreadsheets, data entry and records management/filing
  • Project coordination and drafting reports
  • Answer phones, tasks associated with opening/closing office, processing mail and shipments, and maintain cleanliness in the office
  • Effective interaction/communication with clients, contractors and SEH team members

Essential Qualifications:

  • Ability to report into the Rochester, MN office daily Monday - Friday
  • Minimum of two (2) years previous experience in a similar role providing administrative support
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Ability to understand and complete complex tasks with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to accuracy and detail, strong problem solving skills, and good organizational skills
  • Self-motivated and able to take initiative with assigned tasks, assignments or projects
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment including personal computers, copiers, scanners, phones, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Willing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
  • Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects through prioritization and workload scheduling
  • Ability to learn new software and assist office manager as well as other project managers in completing their work
  • Knowledge of construction documents (specifications and other documents)
  • Previous experience working in an engineering/architecture firm

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $21 and $25 per hour based on skill set and experience.

Check out our full benefits package at, SEH Hiring Journey

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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